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12-08-2012 10:14 AM

Faster

Re: Just Dreaming Out Loud

40 years ago I remember seeing a boat on the dock and thinking "that would be a dream come true".. it was a Columbia 26 - the thirty footer beside it was lottery territory.

Dreams and circumstances can change... now we've been up to 40 feet, heading back down with 35.

My current dream boat would be more along the lines of a Salona 35/37 - no need for anything bigger.

And I'd take the kids for sure, except they have their own boat now.. chasing their own dreams....

12-08-2012 07:35 AM

SeaMck333

Re: Just Dreaming Out Loud

Sailor the truth is, I would miss my kids and end up wishing for a boat that accommodates living aboard better. I guess I could round up to the friendship 53 and the kids can come, after the missus and I get a week to ourselves!

I day that Outboard 52 would fit you perfect.... in fact, it might fit the Von Trapps. What a beautiful well arranged boat!

12-07-2012 09:18 PM

deltaten

Re: Just Dreaming Out Loud

Ahh! Dreams..the stuff ...uh.. dreams.. are made of
While lazing about on my little dink, lo, those many years ago; I dreamt of sitting in the 'pit of my own cruiser, just taking in the sights and sounds. Some sailing tunes on the box and a hand on the tiller; but still quite close to the adult beverage of choice for the day. Mind in neutral and watching the sunset over the water.

Nothin' finer!

And come this next season, it won't be a dream anymore

12-07-2012 09:02 PM

sailortjk1

Re: Just Dreaming Out Loud

I'm just not sure why you would leave the kids behind and I think you would be more comfortable on a true cruiser, not a glorified day-sailor.

This subject has come up a hundred times and for me it is always an Outbound 52.
More closer to reality is a Benny 473.

12-07-2012 08:37 PM

SeaMck333

Re: Just Dreaming Out Loud

your right chuckles, I think i get what your saying and I'll admit I went to far there. I'll edit it out for the sake of being convivial.